Description
A quick, vibrant salad blending fresh spinach, juicy berries, and a tangy balsamic dressing. Ready in 5 minutes, this antioxidant-rich dish offers a perfect balance of sweetness and crunch, ideal as a light meal or side.
Ingredients
2 cups spinach
1 cup berry medley (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
1 tbsp honey
2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp poppy seeds
1 tsp orange zest
Instructions
Toss Greens: Place spinach in a bowl. Add half the berries and poppy seeds; gently fold.
Whisk Dressing: Combine honey, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, and orange zest in a jar; shake until emulsified.
Finish Salad: Pour dressing over the salad. Toss briefly, then top with remaining berries and seeds.
Notes
Use baby spinach for tenderness.
Opt for aged balsamic vinegar for deeper flavor.
Replace honey with maple syrup for a vegan version.
Chill ingredients beforehand for extra freshness.
Add crumbled feta (optional) for creaminess.
Use seasonal berries for best flavor.
Pat away excess dressing to keep greens crisp.
Prep components overnight; toss just before serving.
- Prep Time: 5
- Category: Recipes
- Method: Tossing
- Cuisine: Modern Healthy
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg